Oakland, MT · Bergen County
Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of a Vital Record
Oakland residents use this application to request a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.
What this form is
The application lets you request a certification or certified copy of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record. It asks for applicant contact information, the reason for the request, identification and relationship details, and information about the record. The form lists a $25 fee for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a vital record from Oakland should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Oakland Board of Health at 1 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436, and [email protected]. It lists fees of $25 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time; checks are payable to Borough of Oakland.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Oakland application for a non-genealogical certification or certified copy of a vital record.
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Complete the Application
Choose a certification or certified copy and provide applicant, record, contact, and reason-for-request information.
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Gather Identification and Proof
Gather acceptable identification and proof of relationship if requesting a certified copy; make sure the mailing address matches the ID.
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Submit to the Board of Health
Submit the application to the Oakland Board of Health using the address or email listed on the form, and include the applicable payment.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application covers birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. You can request a certification or a certified copy.
- What information and documents does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and record details, a reason for the request, acceptable identification, and proof of relationship when requesting a certified copy.
- Do I need a notary for this vital record application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Oakland vital record application?
- The form lists the Oakland Board of Health at 1 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436, and [email protected]. Check the city website for current contact details.
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This Application for a Non-Genealogical Certification or Certified Copy of a Vital Record doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.